Where are we today ?
Ok will not tell you how nice it was here ok? 39 f this morning at 4:30 am so had to wear a hoody and t shirt with my shorts. But people still heading to the hot springs at 6 am, house coats though. Cold yeah. But then the sun came up and got nice and comfy,74f .
About 8:30 we headed off to the Wednesday "Swap" meet (flea Market) in Calexico California, right across the border from Mexicali, Mexico. Read the city names and you know where we are! Too cool, almost like a going to Mexico. All the signs are in Spanish, most of the vendors are from Mexico and the prices are awesome. Not fancy, pretty junky in fact but some great deals to be had if you care to rummage around. But we sure had a lot of fun for a few hours.
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a 20 minute drive through amazing irrigated
farmland here in the desert |
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| truck load of mattresses |
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| need appliances? cheap |
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| clothes ? real good deals most things one dollar |
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| childrens shoes, real cute |
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| nice models but I really like the one in Black ! |
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| Pants, Bikinis one dollar |
The atmosphere, the people the weather made for a fun few hours here.
We followed a few others here and agreed to meet at Carl's Jr, next door at 11 am for a bite to eat. After a few hours walking in the sun and heat we were ready for a snack. Suzie had a chicken cheese Quesadia and me a beef, meat, bean and cheese burrito, hit the spot and we had an awesome fun time.
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| bunch of us here at Carl's Jr |
Next door was a grocery store Food for Less so we picked up a few supplies and headed back to "home dirt" (thats our campsite).
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| Notice we are at Sea Level here in the desert by Calexico |
Relaxing in shade for while with our books then the "Happy Hour" with neighbors (12 today) More stories, more fun, a few snacks and lies sure makes for a fun social time.
Soon time to fire up our Weber Q and put the baked potatoes on. Then as the sun begins to set, we head home to finish up supper in our Q.
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| wonderfull sunset |
For supper tonight a nice T bone steak got on sale for $5.40 (half price), baked taters, mushrooms, onions, broccoli and a fresh garlic bun all done on our Q.
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Sure hit the spot a tender steak dinner for two
about $7.00 total cost, sure can;t beat that. |
That was it for a nice fun day here in the desert, love this dry camping.
We have it made, thanks for stopping on by.
Posted by George, a.k.a. "The Weber "Q" Man of Blogland" according to Rick Doyle.
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HAHaaaa … I cracked up when I saw the truckload of mattresses.. don't exactly know why that's funny. I once ended up behind a turnip truck coming of Mexico…. liked to have had a wreck trying to get a picture of a real honest to pete turnip truck.
ReplyDeleteSwap meets are fun…. well, good swap meets ;) good looking food, as always, George… it's freezing rain outside … I don't like it.
It was a good time, wandering about.
DeleteHope the weather warms up for you soon, freezing rain not much fun.
Beautiful sunset and another yummy supper. Great day with friends and some shopping. You never know what you might find at a flea market....fun!
ReplyDeleteIt was another awesome day, our favourite kind and each day is different.
DeleteSaw a big truck today loaded with old tires, it had a flat. Nice looking steak and extras!
ReplyDeleteNow that would suck, all those and no way to fix a flat.
DeleteAny flea market is a good way to pass the time and you never know what you might find.
ReplyDeleteYou never know what you will find thats for sure.
DeleteI love the hunt of a flea market. You need time to wander and peruse..........that of which you have lots!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe are never in a hurry, just enjoy the new experiences as they come.
DeleteI might be old but I have very good eye sight. I saw that little temperature...lol
ReplyDeleteThat is the best $7 meal I have seen in a very long time!
Not sure how many did, don't want to make you people in the cold feel too bad.
DeleteIt was very tasty, sure beats going out for an expensive steak dinner.
What great times and great food! I can hardly wait to get back in the sunshine land.
ReplyDeleteReally do love the endless sunshine here, hurry on down.
DeleteGlad you have nice sunny weather. Our temps have warmed back up, now if the sun would come back out. Love the elevation sign.
ReplyDeleteWe do love the sunshine and this is a great place for it.
DeleteYou should be warming up soon.
Never thought of doing mushrooms or broccoli on the BBQ. Did you put some butter on them in the foil?
ReplyDeleteYes just a bit of butter and a spice if you wish. Can use olive oil too, Don't overcooks the veggies just long enough to make them warm and tender.
DeleteI sure hope Paulette doesn't see this blog or I'll be heading to Calexico soon! Nice looking T-bone!
ReplyDeleteEvery Wednesday, be prepared to rummage thru the stuff if she want material etc...
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